What Makes The New Forest Marathon So Special?
The Garmin New Forest Marathon is one of the UK’s most iconic running events — and one of the very few taking place entirely within a National Park.
Here’s what makes it so special:
| USP | Details |
| Outstanding Scenery | Ancient woodland. Open heathland. Free-roaming ponies and deer. Plus the iconic Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, lined with towering 50-metre Redwood and Sequoia trees. |
| 7 Races for Every Ability | With 7 races on offer — from the full 26.2 mile Marathon and Half Marathon to the 10K, 5K, Junior Races (1 mile / 200m) and Woodland Walk — there is a distance for every runner, every age and every ambition. Everyone is welcome here. |
| A Real Festival: Not Just a Race | The New Forest Marathon brings a festival atmosphere where you can truly relax and celebrate post-race! Live music, food, drink, sports massage and merchandise stands — all in our Race Village. On-site camping with hot showers is available for the full weekend. |
| New Forest National Park & Easy to Reach | One of England’s most-loved National Parks. Within easy reach of Bournemouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Southampton, Weymouth, Winchester, and the wider South of England, and under 2 hours by direct train from London Waterloo. See our Location and Directions page for more details. |
| Make a Difference | Every entry supports our New Forest Marathon Community Fund (NFMCF). Since 1981 the NFMCF has raised over £1.4 million for local good causes. |
| Expertly Organised | Over four decades of experience. The New Forest Marathon team delivers both a professional race event and a post-race festival-style celebration; rain or shine! Brought to you by ORA Events, organisers of ‘The Chase’ Trail Run. |
| Environmental Sustainability | Find out how we work closely with Forestry England and the Environment Agency to protect the New Forest. |
